Shouk yeah! Israeli fast casual chain Shouk just opened their second location near Union Market in the first floor of The Edison. It’s bigger, expanded and just as delicious. Shouk’s first location opened in 2016 by co-founders Ran Nussbacher and Dennis Friedman. They offer DC a unique approach to modern Israeli […]
Restaurant Review
Urban Hot Pot in Rockville Lets You Become The Chef
It’s OK to Play With Your Food! What’s more fun than playing “chef” at a restaurant?! At Urban Hot Pot in Rockville, MD, diners have the unique experience to create a meal specific to their liking, at their own pace, right at the table! Patrons can choose from an all-you-can-eat […]
Summertime Comes to Astro Doughnuts
To satisfy all of your doughnut cravings, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken has added four new flavors for the summer season. Cherry Pie, Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, and Lemon Poppy Seed are joining the perennial flavors of Vanilla Glazed, Maple Bacon, PB&J, and Crème Brûlée. Don’t worry, […]
Take a Nordic Vacation at Mikko
If you ever dined with the Finnish Ambassador prior to 2013, chances are you’ve already gotten to enjoy some of Chef Mikko’s creations. For those of you not so lucky, you’re now in luck with the recent opening of Mikko – an authentic Nordic eatery on 16th and R. It’s […]
Hot Diggity Dog Haus Biergarten
Hot dogs and burgers, that’s what Maryland does! Okay, it was crab cakes and football, but even Sack would be okay with that pun, because at the Dog Haus Biergarten in Bethesda, Maryland, the do more than just dogs and burgers. They have all your American classics kicked up with […]
Review: Rí Rá Georgetown
Hungry Lobbyist was recently invited to enjoy dinner at the Georgetown Irish eatery Rí Rá. As a practicing whiskey-ist, I obliged. My husband and I arrived on an early Sunday evening and the hostess sat us at a lovely table in the window – perfect for people-watching in one of […]
Proper 21 Spring Menu Review
“Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist created by Executive Chef Steve Forbes. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as “Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison”. The restaurant provides state-of-the-art & […]
Bottomless LUNCH: Feast Endlessly at Ambar for $20!
Take me to the Balkans Have you ever had Balkan cuisine? No? Me either, until TODAY. And GUESS WHAT?! It’s FANTASTIC. GUESS WHAT ELSE?! You can eat unlimited amounts of it at Ambar EVERY SINGLE DAY for lunch for only $20! I know, I know — that was an excessive […]
The Wharf’s Whiskey Charlie has officially opened their outdoor rooftop bar!
Whiskey Charlie is The Canopy Hotel’s premium rooftop cocktail lounge at The Wharf. Whiskey Charlie opened in October 2018 with their indoor lounge, known as ‘The Cabin’. The Cabin offers a lounge-y feel with urban design and unique DC views. They offer exceptional cocktails, wines, local craft, draft beers and […]
The Gin-aissance Has Arrived in D.C.
It’s a big week for America’s closest allies. Not only was the third royal baby born this week, but London’s Portobello Road Gin has been officially released in the U.S. London’s bustling Portobello Road is not full of savory mushrooms as you may assume, it’s full of gin. Veteran barkeep […]
Bloomingdale’s Tyber Creek Spring Offerings are Blooming with Flavor
Tyber Creek opened in May 2017 and has become known as a cozy neighborhood restaurant in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. And as the temperatures start to rise and things turn green again, Tyber Creek has launched their spring menu. The food is all cooked in their wood burning oven – the […]
Akira Ramen and Izakaya: Worth the to Drive to Rockville
Slurp it Up in Rockville There are few reasons why I leave the District. Having spent many years commuting on 270 and 66, I tend to stay within the beltway and explore all of the culinary delights that DC proper has to offer. However, I’ve found the perfect spot for […]